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Meet Dr. Elie Abdelhak

Education and Experience in Facial Plastic Surgery

Primary, Secondary and High School:

Collège des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes: Sacré-Coeur College.

Hospitals:

– St-Georges University Hospital- Achrafieh- Beirut.

– Abou Jaoude Hospital- Jal el Dib- Lebanon.

Medical Diplomas:

– Lebanese Degree in Medicine from the French Faculty of Medicine- St-Joseph University- 1979.

– French Degree of Doctor in Medicine: MD Degree- Paris- France- 1979.

– ECFMG: 1979.

Post-Graduate Diplomas:

• Diplomas of the French College of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: Paris
• Diploma of the French College of Medecine of Paris in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: Paris- June1983.
• CES in Stomatology: Faculty of Pitié-Salpétrière- Paris (French Board equivalent to the Board of Oral Surgery)
• University Diploma in Maxillo-Facial Surgery: Faculty of Pitié-Salpétrière- Paris(French Board equivalent to the Board of Maxillo-Facial Surgery)
• University Diploma in Microsurgery: St-Antoine University- Paris 1983.

Language:   

                       Arabic, French and English

University Activities:

– Teaching Professor at the “Lebanese University”: (1990-2001).

– “Clinical Assistant Professor” at “Balamand University” – Medical    School Beirut.

– Professor at “Lipoplasty University” – Texas – USA.

Membership and Activities in Scientific Societies:

– President of the Lebanese Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (LSPRAS).

 – 3^rd Vice-President of the “International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”.

 – Member of the Editorial Board of “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”. Official Journal of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

 –Member of the “Lebanese Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”.

– Member of the “Lebanese Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery”.

– Member of the “International Society of Plastic Reconstructive and       Aesthetic Surgery”. (IPRAS)

– Corresponding Member of the “American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”. (ASAPS)

– National Secretary of the “International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”. (ISAPS)

– Corresponding Member of the “French Society of Aesthetic and Plastic    Surgery”.

– Secretary of the “Lebanese Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic   Surgery”. 2003-2006.

– Treasurer of the “Lebanese Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic   Surgery”. 2006-2009.

– “Local Organizing Chairman” for the first Post-Graduate ISAPS course. April 2001.

– “Local Organizing Chairman” for the Second ISAPS Post-Graduate Course in Beirut for 10-12 Oct 2008.

– Preparing the 4^th  ISAPS Course for Sep 2017.

Publications:

• Mammary prosthesis and Breast Cancer: Reality or Fiction: Journal Medical Libanais: Vol 1- 1994.
• Report of 34^th Congress of the French Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Revue Médicale Libanaise – January 1990.
• Report of 36^th Congress of the French Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Revue Médicale Libanaise – July/October 1992.
• Report of 38^th Congress of the French Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Revue Médicale Libanaise – 1995.
• Burns Sequella: Role of Ergotherapy. February 1987- Beit-Chebab Hospital- Centre des handicapés.
• Major Burns and their Treatment: Round Table. St-Georges Hospital- April 23, 1992.
• Breast Cancer and Silicone Prosthesis: 1^st Oncologic Congress of the Middle East- St-Joseph Medical School- July 11, 1993.
• Place of the computer in the Aesthetic Surgery of the nose: Symposium on “The Smile Surgery”. Dentistery School- Lebaneese University-
• Body Sculpturing by Liposculpture and other Surgical Techniques: MEDICA Conferences- February 1989.
• Rhinoplasty: Place of the computer. MEDICA- February 1989.
• My experience in controlled depth modified Peel: about 46 cases- Obagi Skin Health Restoration and Skin Conditioning Program – American University of Beirut- April 7-8, 1995.
• Cases of Breast Reconstruction post-mastectomy: 2^nd Congress of Oncology of the Middle East. 19-22 April 1995. St-Joseph Medical School – Beirut.
• Personnel experience in Facial Rejuvenation according to “HAMRA” Techniques: “Composite Rhytidectomy”. 3^rd Pan Arab Meeting – Beirut- March 1996.”
• Silicone Prosthesis and Breast Cancer: 3^rd Pan Arab Meeting – Beirut- March 1996.
• “Facial Lipofilling: Techniques and Results”: SOFCEP (French Society of Aesthetic Platic Surgery) – April 1998 – Beirut.
• Thigh and Buttock Lifting: Results with Lockwood technique: First Lebano-brasilian meeting – Beirut – August 1999.
• Systemic and Standard Approach with “Obagi Blue Peel”: First Lebano-brasilian meeting – Beirut – August 1999.
• “Restylane” Safe and Versatile Filling material: First Lebano-brasilian meeting – Beirut – August 1999.
• “Results of Thigh and Buttock Lifting with Lockwood Technique”: 6^th Congress of the Pan-Arab Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Dubai- United Arab Emirates – 2000.
• Systematisation according to skin conditions with the “Obagi Blue Peel”: 6^th Congress of the Pan-Arab Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Dubai- United Arab Emirates – 2000.
• Chairman for the ISAPS Post-Graduate Course.

Beirut 19-21 April 2001.

• Coordinator in the Beirut ISAPS Post-Graduate Course; Body Contouring Session – 21 April 2001.
• “Large Volume Liposuction” Teaching Course (2h) at the  International Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Istanbul – May 2002.
• Teaching Course(2h) and Lecturer at The International Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 13 August 2003. Sydney- Australia.
• “Avoiding Complications in Large Volume Liposuction”. Paper published in a Panel – International Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 13 August 2003. Sydney- Australia.
• Coordinator in a Panel: “ Vertical Mammoplasty” – American College of Surgeon – Lebanon Chapter – 6 September 2003 – Beirut – Lebanon.
• Chairman in a Panel: “Hamra Composite Face Lifting”- Mema meeting- American University of Beirut- September 2004.
• “Breast Reconstruction” Post-Graduate Course. Medical Faculty-Lebanese University. 17 February 2004.
• “ Body Lift” one hour course at MEMA annual meeting. American University of Beirut- May 2007.
• ‘ Avoiding Capsular Contracture in Breast Augmentation” Congress of the 50^th Aniversary of LSPRAS. April 2016.

 Congresses and Meetings:

 Congress of the French College of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: Assistance at all the annual meeting since 1980-2006.

• VIII Congress of the International Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAES) – Madrid – June 1992.
• Symposium on The Controlled Depth Modified TCA Peel and Aesthetic Skin Conditioning for Plastic Surgeons – California – November 1993.
• XIIth International Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Paris – September 1993.
• XXXXIIth Post Graduate Instructional Course of the ISAPS. Paris- September 1993.
• 1^st course of Cranio- Facial and Maxillo-Facial Surgery in the Middle East – Beirut – May 1994.
• First International course on Aesthetic Surgery – Ain Shams University- Cairo -October 1994.
• Obagi Skin Health Restoration and Skin Conditioning Program – American University of Beirut- April 7-8. 1995.”Speaker and Moderator”.
• Beirut Scientific Meeting of the Lebanese Dental Association- September 1994.”Speaker”
• Second Congress of Oncology of the Middle East. Beirut – April 1995.”Speaker”
• 49^th Instructional Course of the International Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery ( ISAPS ): Turkey- May 1995.
• 64^th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Montréal – October 1995.
• 3th Pan Arab Congress of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burns. Beirut -American University- Mars 1996.”Speaker and Moderator”.
• Connell-Bell Symposium: Aesthetic Facial Surgery – Current concepts and Aesthetic Laser Surgery workshop. Monte Carlo – 18-20 September 1996.
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Symposium- December 7, 1996. American University of Beirut.
• XIV International Congress of ISAPS – Brazil- Sao Paolo- June 1997.
• Instructional Course of ISAPS – From the best of ISAPS- Paris – Septembre 1997.
• ASAPS 1998 Annual Meeting. The Global Summit meeting- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.1-6 May 1998. Los-Angelos. USA
• 1998 Annual Meeting of the “French Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”. Paris – October 1998.
• ISAPS Instructional course. 25-26 June 1999 – Nappa Valley – USA.
• IPRAS : 12^th International Congress. 27 June- 2 July 1999. San Francisco – USA.
• 6^th Congress of the Pan Arab Association for Burn and Plastic Surgery. April 1999 – Dubai – UAE.
• 1999Annual Meeting of the “French Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”. Paris – October 1999
• XV Congress of the ISAPS 2000. 6-8 April 2000. Tokyo – JAPAN
• 2000 Annual Meeting of the “French Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”. Versailles – October 2000.
• Advances in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: The Cutting Edge III. New York – November 13-17, 2000.(39 CME).
• ISAPS International Instructional Course (Local Organizing Chairman): Beirut – 19-21 April 2001.(36 CME).
• ASAPS 2001 Annual Mastering Shape and Form in Cosmetic Surgery. New York – May 3-9, 2001.
• Seminar on Breast Prosthesis “Mac Ghan”: Paris – 16 June 2001.
• ASAPS 2002 Annual Meeting. Las Vegas – USA. 27April-3May2002
• ISAPS 2002. International Congress. Istanbul – Turkey. 31May-2June 2002.
• Training for “Artificial Dermal Graft” “Integra” from Johnson and Johnson. 24-25 October 2002.
• ISAPS 2002. International Congress. Istanbul – Turkey. 31May-2June 2002.
• ASAPS 2003. Annual Meeting. Boston – USA. 13-20 May 2003.
• XIII International Congress of IPRAS (International Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) 10-15 August 2003. Sydney – Australia.
• ISAPS 2004. International Congress. Houston-USA. August 2004.
• ASAPS 2005. Annual Meeting. New Orleans–USA. 27April-3 May 2005.
• Seminar on Breast Augmentation Surgery “Mc Ghan”: Stockholm- 20-21 June 2005.
• Mediterranean Council for Burns and Fire Disasters (MBC) 11-12 Nov 2005- Beirut.
• Seminar on Breast Augmentation Surgery “Mc Ghan” Inamed Academy: Morocco – March 2006.
• ASAPS Annual meeting – Orlando-USA. 20-26 April 2006.
• ASAPS Annual meeting – New York – May 2007.
• ISAPS International Congress – Melbourn –February 2008.
• ASAPS Annual meeting – San Diego – May 2008.
• Burns, Pathology and Management: Instructional Course: Beirut, May 10-2008
• ASAPS Annual meeting – Las Vegas- May 2009.
• ASAPS Annual Meeting- Boston – May 2010.
• Cuting Edge Meeting – New York – Dec 2011.
• Cutting Edge Meeting – New York – Dec 2013.
• Course in Body Surgery Contouring: Lyon April 2015.
• Cutting Edge Meeting – New York – Dec 2015
• ASAPS annual Meeting 2009-2016. Attendance every year.
• CATBAS Belgium May 2015 (Congress in Body surgery contouring).
• IMCAS Paris Jan 2016.(Botox and Fillers).